Developing Leaders for the Fraternity and Beyond
Alpha Phi Omega is supported and led by dozens of brothers who have dedicated themselves to bettering Alpha Phi Omega and its programming in order to develop more leaders on more campuses through service.
Alpha Phi Omega is led by a diverse group of members who are elected by their brothers. These individuals dedicate themselves to serving APO and guiding the Fraternity as we strive towards our goal of 100,000 active students providing service in the name of Alpha Phi Omega. The Alpha Phi Omega Board of Directors, as prescribed by the National Bylaws, is the governing body of the Fraternity between national conventions. The Board has the power (within the confines of the Bylaws) to act on all matters it deems to be in the best interest of the Fraternity.
Additionally, the Fraternity has a National Operations Council that is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Fraternity’s programs and other administrative and operational functions. The council is comprised of ten program chairs, who oversee the various program areas of the Fraternity, and 18 regional chairs who represent and oversee the administration of the Fraternity’s geographic regions.
In addition to the elected leaders who support the Fraternity, APO has a professional staff as well. The Fraternity’s National Office is located in Kansas City, Missouri, just south of Downtown. The Fraternity employs 17 full-time staff members who are available by phone and email to answer questions. The National Office is open Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
Our Board Of Directors
National President
Disraeli W. Smith II, MBA, MPP
Kappa Delta ’07, Florida A&M University
National Vice President
Matthew D. Bailey
Zeta Lambda ’99, University of Toledo
National Treasurer
Brittany Bradford
Alpha Gamma Xi ’11, University of Dayton
Director
T. Manjula deSilva
Delta Kappa ‘89, Emory University
Director
Christina Parle
Founder, CP Education & Consulting LLC
Immediate Past National President
Melody A. Martin
Delta Alpha Chapter ’97, University of Cincinnati
Director
Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D.
Chief of Staff, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Director
James E. Sims, Jr.
Zeta Phi ’09, Howard University
Past National President
Hon. John K. Ottenad
Alpha Phi ‘89, Washington University
Director
Melissa A. Donndelinger
Nu Pi ’03, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Director
Bex Takacs-Britz
Alpha Zeta Iota `09, Grand Valley State University
National Legal Counsel
Jennifer Znosko, J.D.
Alpha Phi Chapter ’95, Washington University
Director
Michael E. Haber
Epsilon Zeta ’89, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Director
Kevin L. Wright, Ed.D.
Alpha Gamma Eta ’18, University of Vermont
National Executive Director
Robert J. London, FASAE, CAE
Tau Omicron Chapter ’02, Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis
Our Regional Chairs
Our Program Chairs
Alumni Engagement Chair
Jéri L. Ogden, Ed.D.
Zeta Phi ’07
Howard University
ICAPO-USA Chair
Daniel Tilkin
Kappa ’96
Carnegie Mellon University
Risk Management Chair
Justin Martin
Alpha Alpha ’00
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Advisor Relations Chair
Jennifer R. Headman, Ph.D.
Omicron Iota ’97
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
APO Innovation for our 2nd Century Chair
Kenneth Anthony Tinkler, Esq., B.C.S.
Zeta Upsilon ’90
Boston University
Service Chair
Christopher M. McEwen
Alpha Lambda ’07
North Dakota State University
Extension Chair
Ulonda Whitehead
Psi Phi ’12
Tennessee State University
Leadership Development Chair
John T. Strada, Jr.
Delta ’93
Auburn University
Volunteer Development Chair
Luke Mediterraneo Langner
Theta Alpha ’16
Stevens Institute of Technology
Fellowship Chair
Tara D. Brooks
Delta Kappa ’10
Emory University
Membership Chair
Sarah Johns-Wallace
Theta Iota ’14
University of Arizona
Volunteer Recruitment Chair
Eric J. Strickland
Nu Psi ’09
Montclair State University
Our Impact Stories
We’re making a difference one project at a time! Read stories from our members detailing how they are fulfilling community needs, mentoring other students, and making connections that can positively impact their careers.
Stevens senior Anthony Curcio-Petraccoro reflects on the service, friendships, and lucky choices that shaped his college years.
Tulane's Lilly Thomson shares how her nonprofit, Pencils with Passion, has delivered 7,000 pounds of school supplies to students in the Dominican Republic.
Sigma Mu's William Gordon helps lead a Sickle Cell Awareness initiative encouraging blood donation at Virginia Union University.
Fort Valley State APO members pack 250 food boxes for neighbors facing hunger in Middle Georgia.
